Hearing Zhu Youxiao say this, Song Yingxing was not surprised. The reason is very simple, it is not the first time he has come into contact with Zhu Youxiao, and it can be seen from his dress that the family should be extraordinary, and he should be one of the powerful people in the capital.

Just look at his entourage, this is not an ordinary magnate. So in such a situation, it is normal for him not to be able to come out for the exam.

So Song Yingxing asked with a smile: "What did the virtuous brother see today?" ”

"It's really lively." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "I didn't expect so many people to come, and there are both civil and military, which is a bit surprising." However, it can also be seen that many people are still very happy. ”

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Song Yingxing said with a smile: "That's true. After all, this is a academy supported by the DPRK and China, and it is also a academy supported by His Majesty, so it is not surprising that it can get a response from so many people. ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "That's right. ”

Just as Zhu Youxiao was about to say something more, two people walked over briskly in the distance.

After seeing these two people, Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly. It seems that there is still some miscalculation.

The two of them also reacted differently when they saw Zhu Youxiao.

The one on the left was slightly older, and the expression on his face was a little surprised after seeing Zhu Youxiao, but it was normal.

He walked up as soon as he saw Zhu Youxiao, and then arched his hand and said, "Brother Bai Xian, I didn't expect to see you here today." Are you here to take the test too? ”

Looking at Song Yingsheng who came up to say hello, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "I think so, but unfortunately the family doesn't let it, and there is no way to do it." ”

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at the other young man beside Song Yingsheng.

When this young man saw Zhu Youxiao's expression, he was shocked and frightened, and he was frightened with disbelief, and finally he almost didn't kneel down with his knees bent.

Qi Yuanfu, who was standing beside him, went up, helped him up, and quickly clamped his arm between his arms, so that he could not make any movements, and looked at him vigilantly.

Several people around also quietly surrounded him.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand, and those few people retreated.

After a while, the man's face calmed down, revealing a smile that was more ugly than crying, and he opened his mouth a few times, but he didn't know what to say, as if he had been choked by the neck, and his face was swollen and red.

This person is naturally none other than the good buddies of the Song family brothers, Zhang Yu and Zhang Huizhi.

The Song brothers don't know Zhu Youxiao's true identity, which doesn't mean that Zhang Yu doesn't know either. He accompanied Feng Congwu into the palace every day, and it was not the first time he saw Zhu Youxiao.

Although Zhu Youxiao was dressed differently at this time, Zhang Yu still recognized him at first sight, after all, there was still a Xu Guangqi standing next to him.

Seeing that Zhang Yu did not kneel down directly to pay homage, Zhu Youxiao also breathed a sigh of relief.

If this makes a fuss here, then I guess things will be in trouble.

So Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at the Song family brothers, and said with a smile: "Is this here with you?" Don't introduce it? ”

Song Yingxing hurriedly said: "This is our best friend, Zhang Yu, Zhang Huizhi." ”

"If I talk about learning alone, I may not be able to retreat as well as my brother. But if it comes to scheming, he is unsurpassed, and he is a very good man. ”

Zhu Youxiao took a deep look at Song Yingxing, and then glanced at Zhang Yu again.

I don't know if it's because the two of us have different perceptions of people, or if you're too stupid?

This Zhang Yu is frank?

Although Zhang Yu has done a lot of things, none of them can hide from Zhu Youxiao.

In Zhu Youxiao's view, this Zhang Yu is a typical columnist.

I don't know where Zhang Yu learned it, you must know that the Zongheng family is not popular in this era, and the Zongheng family is also a school of Confucianism that is derogatory. After all, playing with lips and tongues is not a big deal in their eyes.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao felt that Confucianism had such thoughts, which was actually revenge.

At the beginning, their saints were not very popular in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, whether it was Confucius or Mencius, or even Xunzi, they were not reused, and they had no chance to show their ambitions at all.

On the contrary, it is a few students of Xunzi, they have all been reused, but they are all legalists. There is also the one that has been reused.

So is it proof that I am inferior to them?

After all, I wasn't reused, they were reused. Of course, I can't admit this.

It's definitely not me who is wrong, it's this era.

That's why there is a saying that there is no righteous war in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Now that there is such a vertical and horizontal family as Zhang Yu, it can be regarded as a rarity.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Yu with a bit of playfulness in his eyes.

Zhang Yu listened to Song Yingxing's words, and complained bitterly in his heart. He never expected to meet His Majesty here.

How could His Majesty leave the palace?

What is this called?

However, after listening to Song Yingxing's introduction, Zhang Yu hurriedly bowed down and said, "I've seen Brother Bai." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded.

He also knew that he couldn't stay here longer, so he said: "Originally, I wanted to catch up with you, but my family just sent someone to summon me, so I can't stay here longer." ”

"I didn't leave you an address when we met last time, this time I know that you are coming to the Royal Academy, and I will come here next time to find you, let's talk again."

Song Yingxing said with a smile: "This is very good. ”

Song Yingsheng next to him said modestly: "I don't know if I can be admitted yet." ”

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Zhang Yu and said with a smile: "Presumably, with the talents of the three of them, there will definitely be no problem in being admitted to the Royal Academy." So I'm going to look for you next time, and I'm going to say goodbye this time. ”

Zhu Youxiao arched his hand and said: "The mountains and rivers meet, let's meet again." ”

The Song brothers hurriedly returned the salute.

Zhang Yu on the side was covered with cold sweat, and hurriedly said, "Congratulations to Brother Bai." ”

Zhu Youxiao gave Zhang Yu a meaningful look. You know for yourself.

Then he turned and walked outside.

After Zhu Youxiao left, Song Yingsheng looked at Zhang Yu and said with a little hesitation: "You knew Brother Bai Xian before?" ”

Hearing Song Yingsheng's words, Zhang Yu shivered directly, quickly shook his head, and said a little nervously: "I don't know, it's the first time I've seen you." It's just that he has an extraordinary bearing, and his identity is extraordinary. ”

Song Yingsheng didn't let go of his brows, but slowly withdrew his gaze and didn't ask any more.

has been in contact with Zhang Yu for such a long time, Song Yingsheng certainly knows Zhang Yu's character, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a person who is not afraid of heaven and earth.

But when he first met Brother Bai Xian, he was obviously abnormal, and he didn't seem to have come back to his senses yet.

But looking at Zhang Yu's appearance, he shouldn't be able to say anything, so don't ask yourself.

Zhang Yu saw that Song Yingsheng retracted his gaze, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart

Of course, he knew the meaning of Zhu Youxiao's eyes when he left, and he really didn't dare to tell Zhu Youxiao's identity to the two Song brothers.

If you really say it, not only will you not help them, but you will harm them.

At the same time, Zhang Yu also realized one thing in his heart, that is, the Song brothers had a great opportunity.

No matter how they and His Majesty knew each other, they were already in His Majesty's eyes at this moment.

However, Zhang Yu was still a little worried, and asked, "How did you and Brother Bai Xian meet?" It looks like you're all familiar with it. ”

Song Yingxing, who was on the side, said the matter with a smile, and said with some surprise: "I didn't expect to meet him here today." ”

Zhang Yu was a little helpless, should he say that the two of them were lucky? Or should someone be unlucky?

Now he also understands why His Majesty is doing those things in the palace and promoting all kinds of new learning.

That's because His Majesty is often out of the palace, and he knows very well what these people are like outside.

After fading away from that trace of timidity, Zhang Yu's heart became excited, this is his own opportunity?

If His Majesty is so resolute, then his chance has come.

"Okay, I'm hungry after taking the exam for so long, hurry up and eat, and take the exam in the afternoon." Zhang Yu hurriedly diverted the topic.

He didn't want to continue to say more on this, if he showed his flaws and was asked by the Song brothers, he didn't know how to answer.

Song Yingsheng glanced at Zhang Yu deeply, but didn't say anything.

He had already seen that Zhang Yu knew that Bai Xiandi; And through Zhang Yu's performance, he also knew that the identity of this Bai Xiandi was not ordinary, not ordinary, but very, very unusual.

It seems that I have to keep a mind in the future, Song Yingsheng thought hesitantly.

Zhu Youxiao didn't think about this, he had already got into the carriage.

Now he is in a very good mood, and this time he can be said to have received news that he did not expect, and the Royal Academy is really popular.

Obviously, the court is being controlled, but there are many people at the bottom who want to climb up.

As long as you open an opening and give these people a chance, these people will seize the opportunity to go up.

That's a good thing for yourself. So Zhu Youxiao is in a very good mood.

Another thing that made him feel good was that he met a few ruthless people today, such as the Song family brothers, the martial artist Lu Xiangsheng.

This is really a big surprise!

So Zhu You instructed Chen Hong: "Go back and ask them to send you the list, I want to see how many people have taken this exam." ”

"Yes, Emperor." Chen Hong hurriedly agreed outside the carriage.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao wanted to see if there were any familiar people. If there is, pick it.

He didn't want to miss out on some talents in vain, so that they could not be admitted to the Royal Academy for one reason or another. This is a huge loss for himself and for Daming.

Zhu Youxiao, who was in a good mood, slipped until the sun was about to set before returning to the palace.

After returning to the palace, Zhu Youxiao went to find Empress Zhang. He bought a lot of gifts for Empress Zhang, and when he was in a good mood, he naturally wanted to talk to Empress Zhang.

One night the warbler sings gracefully, and the stream flows long.

Early the next morning, Zhu Youxiao got up early in the morning, and after moving his body, he ate a lot more breakfast.

Seeing the list handed over by Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao looked at it with interest.

Soon he discovered an interesting name:

Cao Wenzhao.

I don't know if this Cao Wenzhao is the Cao Wenzhao I thought?

But there shouldn't be any surprises, right?

Go back and let Chen Hong and them check it out.

Continuing to look through, Zhu Youxiao soon saw Wu Xiang's name.

This Wu Xiang is also a ruthless person, and the most important thing is that he has a son with a mixed reputation, the famous Wu Sangui.

In addition, Zhu Youxiao also saw several acquaintances.

Among them, there was a special person who caught Zhu Youxiao's attention, which was a very common name, called Li Xin.

Zhu Youxiao's eyes fell on his hometown, Kaifeng Mansion, Henan, but he might really be the person he thought.

So Zhu Youxiao beckoned to Chen Hong, "Grind ink." ”

I picked up a pen and wrote down a few names.

After drying it a little, he handed the paper to Chen Hong, and Zhu Youxiao said expressionlessly: "Let people check it." ”

"Yes, Emperor." Chen Hong took it and hurriedly agreed.

Although I don't know why the emperor wants to check these people, since it is necessary to check, let them check it, maybe there will be a lot of gains.

Not long after Chen Hong left, Zhu Youxiao heard a commotion, and his brows suddenly furrowed.

For Zhu Youxiao, Xiyuan is a good place.

The environment is pleasant, and the most important thing is that it is quiet, and there is no one to disturb you living here.

But now it's actually noisy, the key is who dares to make noise on their own territory?

Just when Zhu Youxiao wanted to call someone to ask for clarification, Chen Hong had already run in from outside.

He came to Zhu Youxiao in a sweat, and knelt on the ground with a plop.

At this time, his face was very frightened, and the whole person was a little numb, and said in a trembling voice: "Emperor, something happened!" ”

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao's face suddenly turned cold, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong?" ”

"There are a lot of officials gathered outside the gate of Xiyuan, and they are kneeling down!" Chen Hong said in a trembling tone, letting the cold sweat blind his eyes, and he didn't dare to raise his hand to wipe it.

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao's brows tightened together.

Since the great ceremonial controversy during the Jiajing period. Kneeling is a very sensitive matter in the Ming Dynasty, and it is a very taboo thing for the emperor.

Of course, in the eyes of civil officials, things are the opposite. Especially the sentence shouted back then, "The country has been raising soldiers for a hundred and fifty years, and the righteousness of the war is today!" ”

It's still as shocking as it gets.

Yang Tinghe's son and champion Yang Shen also said: "The country has been raising soldiers for one hundred and fifty years, sticking to the righteousness and righteousness and dying, just today." ”

Subsequently, Wang Yuanzheng, Zhang Chong and others stopped and retained the ministers in the south of Jinshui Bridge, and He Mengchun, Jin Xianmin, Xu Wenhua and others called on the ministers.

Subsequently, more than 200 court ministers knelt at Zuoshunmen to ask Sejong to change his will.

After this incident, group kneeling is a taboo topic. Because that time, Emperor Jiajing did not compromise, he had people carry sticks and beat everyone back.

But it was from that time that Emperor Jiajing's prestige plummeted, and there were no courtiers in the court to support him anymore, so he could only use Yan Song and others.

Now that there is such a thing as the ministers kneeling down again, Zhu Youxiao's face suddenly became ugly.

He knew he would have this day, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Zhu Youxiao sighed helplessly.

Glancing at Chen Hong, who was trembling and kneeling on the ground, Zhu Youxiao took a deep breath and said in a calm voice: "Go, bring Wei Zhongxian and Luo Sigong to me." ”